It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Eastern Region of APPA (ERAPPA). As a regional affiliate of APPA International, ERAPPA serves facilities professionals across the Eastern United States and Canada. Our mission is to support professional growth, foster meaningful connections, and promote excellence in educational facilities management.

ERAPPA is committed to empowering our members through a variety of programs and resources. We offer professional development scholarships to institutional members, provide engaging educational programming, and create opportunities for networking and collaboration across the region. Our community is built on a foundation of shared knowledge, peer support, and continuous learning.

Our region is comprised of ten active chapters, each offering valuable local engagement and affordable professional development opportunities. I encourage you to get involved with your chapter and attend their events, where you’ll find outstanding opportunities for learning and networking with fellow professionals.

Each fall, ERAPPA hosts its annual meeting, a cornerstone event that brings together members, colleagues, and business partners to share ideas, build relationships, and explore emerging trends in the field. In addition, throughout the year, both ERAPPA and its chapters offer APPA-sponsored development programs such as the Supervisor’s Toolkit, Leadership Academy, Pathway to Professionalism (P2P), CEFP credentialing, and informative webinars.

We are especially excited to share that ERAPPA is embarking on the development of a new three-year strategic plan. This initiative reflects our forward-thinking commitment to aligning our goals with the evolving needs of our members and the facilities management profession. We look forward to engaging with you throughout this important process and shaping a vibrant future together.

I invite you to explore this website to learn more about the many opportunities available through your local chapter, ERAPPA, and APPA. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned leader, there is something here to support your journey and help you thrive.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or feedback, your voice matters. ERAPPA is your organization, and it is your engagement and dedication that make our community truly exceptional. I am honored to serve as your president this year and look forward to all we will accomplish together.

Warm regards,

Mary Grube

ERAPPA President

AVP of Finance

St. Mary’s College of Maryland